For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.
The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.
Customer Support Specialists are the frontline voice to our students and clients. They provide a variety of service and support, including answering inbound calls, email and chat based communications, placing orders, and explaining and promoting our courses, products and services. Customer Support Specialists build relationships with our students and clients by providing the highest level of service. They are trained on core product lines, systems, and websites with flexibility to adapt to changes in products and services offered and expand their workload to support additional product lines.
This is an on-site in office role. All candidates must be located in the St. Petersburg, FL or surrounding area.
Key Job Responsibilities
Serve as a resource for student and clients regarding core product lines, services, and compliance regulations.
Understand product attributes and how they support student learning.
Advise potential students of available learning options, provide guidance with purchasing decisions and up-sell products or services using a conversational approach.
Demonstrate skill with core product customer information systems, and websites, and accurately enter and edit customer information and product orders in applicable order entry system.
Promptly answer inbound telephone calls, emails and chats and respond to customer inquiries and service requests in a professional and courteous manner.
Exhibit strong listening skills and ability to stay focused on the student experience.
Provide service excellence through accurate order placement, timely follow up of service requests, and maintaining a positive attitude and friendly demeanor.
Troubleshoot and resolve student concerns or complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction. Document and escalate issues and complaints as outlined in escalation policy.
Send thank you cards to build relationships.
Gather leads and document student feedback.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
1+ year of Service experience, preferably customer support in a call center environment or customer relations role.
Internal IT and business systems.
MS Office and Gmail.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to transmit information accurately and understandably.
Strong focus on service excellence initiatives and positive student outcomes.
Team player with adaptability to changes in workload, systems and processes.
Ability to learn core product lines.
The ability to multi-task, prioritize and remain detail-oriented.
Self-motivated, positive and friendly demeanor; ability to remain calm and professional in all situations.
You must also satisfactorily pass the required training for your position in order to maintain continued employment.
We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Including
Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment
Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
And so much more!
This position is a Salary Grade A
Location
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Additional Locations
Employee Type
Employee
Job Functional Area
Contact/Call Center Ops
Business Unit
00079 Kaplan Professional
At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible. And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employees’ diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and surpassing the needs of our students in today's global marketplace. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our capacity to effectively serve our customers and communities. Learn more about our culture here.
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